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Everyday Bean Salad

Bright, tangy, and deeply satisfying, this kidney and garbanzo bean salad is the kind of simple lunch that quietly wins. Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and greens, it’s affordable, fast to prepare, and only gets better as it marinates in the fridge.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 3
Author: Kathy Patalsky

Ingredients

  • 15 oz kidney beans
  • 15 oz garbanzo beans
  • 1 c collard greens, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for saute

Instructions

  • Warm skillet over high heat. Add oil and onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Fold in the collards.
  • Then fold in all the remaining ingredients and gently toss in the warm pan.
  • Pour bean salad into a bowl, cover and chill for at least an hour. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg